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21 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tamakloe, Internist in Ruston, LA?
Dr. Sedo Tamakloe, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Ruston, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 21 years and is board certified. Dr. Tamakloe graduated from University of Ghana School of Medicine and Dentistry, completed his residency at MICHAEL REESE HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER, and is currently affiliated with Hospitalist Services. Dr. Tamakloe is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tamakloe’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tamakloe’s office.
Where did Dr. Tamakloe go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: MICHAEL REESE HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER
Medical School: University of Ghana School of Medicine and Dentistry
Is Dr. Tamakloe board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Sedo Tamakloe, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Tamakloe speak?
Dr. Tamakloe and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Tamakloe typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Tamakloe diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Tamakloe. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Lack of Coordination
- Movement Disorder
- Clumsiness
- Ataxia
- Coordination Problems
- Unsteady Movements
ICD-10 Codes:
- R279: Unspecified lack of coordination
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Dementia with Behavioral Changes
- Dementia
- Dementia with behavioral problems
- Cognitive decline with behavior issues
- Memory loss with personality changes
ICD-10 Codes:
- F03918: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, with other behavioral disturbance
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Tamakloe typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Tamakloe performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Tamakloe. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Group Speech Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
- Group Language Therapy
- Group Voice Therapy
- Group Communication Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
- 92508: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Group, 2 Or More Individuals
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Does Dr. Tamakloe accept my insurance?
Dr. Tamakloe accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tamakloe accept in Ruston, LA?
Dr. Tamakloe in Ruston, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medicare
State of Arkansas
State of Louisiana
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Tamakloe's office located?
What is Dr. Tamakloe's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tamakloe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1386652006.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tamakloe?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tamakloe
What is Dr. Sedo Tamakloe's specialty?
Dr. Tamakloe is a Internist near Ruston, LA.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Sedo Tamakloe affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tamakloe is affiliated with Northern Louisiana Medical Center, Uams Medical Center, Thibodaux Regional Health System which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Sedo Tamakloe accepting new patients in Ruston, LA?
Yes, Dr. Sedo Tamakloe is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sedo Tamakloe offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tamakloe's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sedo Tamakloe?
Please contact Dr. Tamakloe's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Sedo Tamakloe have?
Dr. Sedo Tamakloe is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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